FACING THE UNTHINKABLE TRAINING EVENT

NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
- 03 MARCH 2018

200

30

24

Days

Hours

Minutes

ABOUT THE EVENT 1

The aim is to assist places of worship and other faith and non-faith based organisations to develop a broad but sound understanding of the safeguarding task. The training is designed to equip attendees with the necessary tools to create robust safeguarding arrangements based on the CCPAS Staying Safe and Secure 10 Standards. The course will benefit trustees, leaders and those who work or volunteer directly with children such as crèche workers, children and youth workers and in addition, those working in adult ministries for example debt advice centres, counsellors, prayer ministries, street pastors etc.

SPEAKERS

SCHEDULE

Registration – Light refreshments on arrival and an opportunity to browse CCPAS resources

Introduction – About CCPAS

Module 1 – Understanding the Safeguarding Task • Who are the perpetrators of abuse? • Developments in Safeguarding and emerging issues. • Developing a balanced approach to safeguarding. • Understanding your unique role and responsibilities. • Statutory definitions of abuse.

Module 2 – Signs, Symptoms and the Effects of Abuse • Who is an adult at risk of harm? • Signs and symptoms of abuse in adults. • Signs and symptoms of abuse in children. • Grooming and the power of secrets. • Exploring additional factors (race and culture, long term effects, forgiveness)

Module 3 – Taking Action • Understanding your church/organisation and their responsibilities. • The role of the safeguarding coordinator • Responding to concern or suspicions of abuse • Responding to a disclosure of abuse • Understanding the role and responsibilities of the statutory authorities